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Burning In The Skies Chords

Here are the chords for “Burning In The Skies” by Linkin Park — in the key of Am (Am, C, G and D). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmCGDFE

Chords for Burning In The Skies

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
90
Am C
 I use the dead would to make the fire rise
G D
 The blood of innocence burning in the skies
Am C
 I filled my cup with the rising of the sea
G D
 And poured it out in an ocean of debris
F D
 Oh, oh
 Chorus:
Am
 Im swimming in the smoke
G
 Of bridges I have burned
E F
 So dont apologize
C G
 Im losing what I dont deserve
E Am C G D 
 What I dont deserve
Am C
 We held my breath as clouds began to form
G D
 But you were lost in the beating of the storm
Am C
 But in the end we were meant to be apart
G D
 In separate chambers of the human heart
F D
 No, oh
 Chorus:
Am
 Im swimming in the smoke
G
 Of bridges I have burned
E F
 So dont apologize
C G
 Im losing what I dont deserve
E Am
 Its in the blackened bones
G
 Of bridges I have burned
E F
 So dont apologize
C G
 Im losing what I dont deserve
E Am C G D 
 What I dont deserve
 Solo: Am C G D x3
F D
 Chorus:
Am
 Im swimming in the smoke
G
 Of bridges I have burned
E F
 So dont apologize
C G
 Im losing what I dont deserve
E Am
 The blame is mine alone
G
 For bridges I have burned
E F
 So dont apologize
C G
 Im losing what I dont deserve
E Am G
 What I dont deserve
E F C G
 What I dont deserve, woah, woah
E Am
 What I dont deserve
Am C
 And heres the dead wood to make the fire rise
G D
 The blood of innocence burning in the skies
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About Burning In The Skies

Linkin Park's “Burning In The Skies” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Am, C, G, D, F and E — with the progression centred on Am, C and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Burning In The Skies — FAQ

What key is “Burning In The Skies” in?

“Burning In The Skies” by Linkin Park is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Burning In The Skies”?

“Burning In The Skies” uses 6 chords: Am, C, G, D, F and E.

Is “Burning In The Skies” easy to play on guitar?

“Burning In The Skies” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Burning In The Skies”?

“Burning In The Skies” is performed by Linkin Park.